Description
Comfort meets innovation in this vegan white chicken chili, blending plant-based proteins with classic southwestern spices. Creamy, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture that will delight anyone seeking a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 cups dried soy curls
- 4–6 cups vegetable broth
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) cannellini beans
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) navy beans
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) great northern beans
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) butter beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 3/4 cup sliced onion
- 2 cans (4 ounces/113 grams) green chilies
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon jalapeno powder (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Immerse soy curls in warm water, letting them plump up and absorb liquid for a complete 10-minute hydration cycle.
- Create a flavor base by gently wilting onions in a shallow pool of vegetable broth, coaxing out their natural sweetness.
- Transfer rehydrated soy curls into the pot, combining them with the remaining vegetable broth to establish a robust liquid foundation.
- Introduce a medley of protein-rich beans, vibrant corn kernels, zesty green chilies, and fiery diced jalapeno peppers to the simmering mixture.
- Elevate the dish’s complexity by sprinkling in nutritional yeast, aromatic onion powder, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and bold chili powder.
- Allow the chili to gently bubble and meld flavors, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients over a medium-low heat for approximately 35 minutes.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, fine-tuning the seasoning to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls, garnishing with your preferred complementary toppings for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Soak soy curls fully in warm water to ensure they absorb liquid and become tender, mimicking chicken’s soft texture.
- Toast spices briefly before adding liquid to enhance their depth and release aromatic compounds, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Replace soy curls with crumbled tofu or tempeh for alternative protein sources that maintain the chili’s hearty consistency.
- Remove jalapeno seeds to reduce spiciness or add more for increased intensity, allowing customization based on personal heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg